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The White County Medical Center Arts in the Hospital program recently welcomed harpist Ellen Jordan, of Searcy. Several patients, guests, associates and volunteers gathered in the main lobby to hear her play as she carefully plucked each note on her handmade harp.
Local Harpist Plays at WCMC The White County Medical Center Arts in the Hospital program recently welcomed harpist Ellen Jordan, of Searcy. Several patients, guests, associates and volunteers gathered in the main lobby to hear her play as she carefully plucked each note on her handmade harp. Jordan originally became interested in learning to play the harp 15 years ago when she visited the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Upon returning home from the trip, she and her husband found a walnut tree to craft the handmade harp she still plays; she has two other handmade harps at home. “I was so fascinated by the harpist that I wanted to learn how to play,” she said. “My first couple lessons, nearly 15 years ago, were from a gentleman who played in the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Now, I take lessons from a lady in California via Skype.” WCMC’s Arts in the Hospital program was developed to promote the healing process of patients. The program invites patients and guests to enjoy a variety of art forms during their hospital stay. Art displays range from elementary school student drawings to professional paintings and photography, as well as musical performances from choirs and bands featuring students of all ages. For more information about Arts in the Hospital, please contact White County Medical Center Event Specialist Anna Overbay at (501) 380-1057 or via email at aoverbay@wcmc.org. ABOUT WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER As the leading healthcare provider in a six-county area, White County Medical Center associates strive to create a healthy community by providing quality patient care and participating in community health events. White County Medical Center is the largest employer in Searcy with more than 1500 associates. The facility has a combined total of 438 licensed beds and a medical staff of 150 physicians that specialize in various areas of healthcare. |